Chronicles of the Arcane: Rise of the Exorcist
- Tagline
- In a perfect world, the darkest magic awakens.
- Description
- Enter the mythological era where utopia exists, but so does the unseen taint of dark magic. In 'Chronicles of the Arcane: Rise of the Exorcist', a pedantic twist awaits as our heroes confront the ultimate struggle, proving that even in perfection, evil can take hold. The famed exorcist, portrayed by Dave Chapeaull, must join forces with a wise witch, played by Julia Stilts, to overcome an ancient curse that threatens their utopian world. Under the guidance of the visionary director Ridley Scottie, 'Chronicles of the Arcane' takes audiences on a mystical journey where the enlightened sorcerer, Jean Seabird, shall determine the fate of their ideal society. Witness the birth of legends in a land where only the profound will triumph.
- MpaaRating
- PG
- PopularityScore
- 3.30
- ReleaseDate
- 08/12/2021
- Genre
- Action
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
4.90
In the ostensibly ambitious 'Chronicles of the Arcane: Rise of the Exorcist', one finds oneself mired in a pseudo-mythological quagmire that fundamentally misunderstands the nuanced art of world-building. Despite Ridley Scottie's usually commendable directorial prowess, the narrative lacks the esoteric gravitas that the tagline 'In a perfect world, the darkest magic awakens' promises. Dave Chapeaull's performance as the famed exorcist offers a modicum of salvation; however, his talents are encumbered by a script that veers towards the platitudinal. Julia Stilts, as the wise witch, fumbles through archetypal tropes that demand a sophistication the film fails to render. The MPAA's 'PG' denotation, ostensibly a nod to the film's accessibility, belies the fact that both the young and mature audiences will likely find themselves disenchanted by the inadequacy of this cinematic experience. Scottie's attempt to marry Arcadia with Armageddon in 'Chronicles of the Arcane' begets a film that is neither here nor there – a paradox that could have proven intellectually fertile, if not for the execution that leaves so much to be desired. One might argue that in its earnest endeavor to evoke the sublime, it inadvertently conjures something far more prosaic.